The lush Western Ghats mountain range is a hiker’s paradise. Its peaks, wetlands and natural parks are spectacular all year round, flourishing particularly in the monsoon season – from June to September. The ghats stretch for about 160,000 sq km along the west coast of the Indian peninsula, and were recognised by Unesco for their
THE FASTEST ACCELERATING CARS FROM 0-62MPH Hennessey Performance’s outrageous 1,244hp Venom GT set a new world record for the 0-186mph sprint last year – completing the run in 13.63 seconds. Blisteringly fast, undoubtedly, but back in the real world, what are the fastest accelerating cars from 0-62mph? AUDI R8 V10 PLUS – 3.5 SECONDS Well,
A healthy heart prolongs your life significantly as the risk of heart disease or stroke is reduced. If you are concerned about your cardiovascular health, it’s important to understand which foods are healthiest for your heart. Ahead of World Heart Day being celebrated on Sept. 29, here’s a range of foods that works best your
How to fix your job interview mistakes Hunting for a new job can be stressful, and once you’ve managed to secure an interview or two the nerves really start to kick in. But follow these top tips of what you should and shouldn’t do in an interview and you can land that dream job. Be
Looking to get in shape in 2016? Although you can get fit using nothing more than a fine pair of running shoes, or a bit of floor space and your own body weight, you can also help your chances of getting ripped and almost irritatingly healthy by using tech. To that end, we’ve got everything
Hard-boiled eggs with sriracha sauce To improve thyroid function—the gland manages growth and metabolism—look no further than a low-calorie, low-fat hard-boiled egg, suggests registered dietitian Amy Shapiro. If you like spice, drizzle your snack with sriracha sauce. “It contains capsaicin, a compound found in chile peppers that helps burn calories and fat,” says Karen Ansel
1. Miami The Magic City shows no signs of slowing down—in the past few months, it’s gotten a ton of big openings, including the palatial 1 Hotel South Beach and the glitzy Faena Hotel Miami Beach (which boasts a Damien Hirst sculpture and Top Chef winner Paul Qui’s new restaurant). This month, Swire will open
Spiders, cats, water, crowded spaces, Friday the 13th – aren’t we all scared of something or other? These celebs are not different too! Sunny Leone is scared of bugs and insects! Did you know that Alia is scared of being in a dark room? She needs a small light even when she is sleeping at
One of the most common skin problems that most girls face is that of acne and their pesky after marks. Before you think about going for expensive treatments or hiding under layers of makeup to get rid of acne, why not fight them using some natural herbs? Wondrous herbs not only treat various skin problems
Turmeric or ‘haldi’, is one of India’s most widely used spices. Not only it is used to add colour and taste to our food but also as a cosmetic. It has also become a part of our rituals. One of the most important ceremonies of Indian weddings is the ‘haldi’ ceremony where a paste made
